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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.76, 57,383.56 and 13,302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.76, 57,383.56 and 13,302.46 is: 19,953.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.76 : 57,383.56 = 13,302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.76/57,383.56 = 13,302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.76x = 57,383.56 × 13,302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.76x = 763,342,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,342,511.56/38,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,953.14

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